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BakerHostetler

The GOAT Dispute: A Spirited Defense Against ‘Trademark Bullying’ or Savvy Enforcement Strategy in the Age of E-Commerce?

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Does the sale of promotional clothing products turn a vodka and bourbon company into a fashion retailer? How much weight should be given to overlap in “channels of trade” when two companies sell certain products online but...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

No Confusion From Keywords: Federal Courts of Appeals Help Defendants Facing Trademark Suits on Paid Search - Kattison Avenue |...

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In October 2024, both the US Courts of Appeals for the Second and Ninth Circuits issued published decisions that rejected trademark infringement claims based on advertising in keyword searches. While not precedent-breaking,...more

A&O Shearman

"Sparks flew" in trade mark case about online dating services: Match Group, LLC v Muzmatch Limited

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The Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that an online dating service trading as MUZMATCH and targeting Islamic customers has infringed the trade marks of the Match Group. The judgment provides useful insight into how...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Can Internet Comments and Search Results Prove Trademark Infringement?

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You’ve selected a unique trademark, marketed and sold products under the brand, and continue to build up a base of satisfied customers. But then a new company emerges with a very similar trademark, piggybacking on your...more

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